Healthcare Regulatory Attorney Guiding Providers and Innovators Through Complex Compliance and Transactional Challenges
Jonathan S. Sussman is an Associate in the Firm’s Healthcare Practice Group, where he advises hospitals, healthcare professionals, provider groups, managed care organizations, digital health companies, and other healthcare entities on a broad range of regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters.
He has experience interpreting and applying key healthcare laws, including HIPAA, the Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), and the False Claims Act. Jon also counsels clients on physician licensing, scope of practice considerations, corporate practice of the profession’s restrictions, fee splitting restrictions, licensure matters, and value-based and risk-sharing provider arrangements. His practice regularly involves regulatory due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, as well as advising clients on government audits and enforcement exposure.
In addition to his core healthcare work, Jon has advised clients in the body art and retail piercing sector on multi-state compliance strategies. His work in this area includes developing internal audit programs and navigating complex, jurisdiction-specific requirements related to minor consent, sterilization procedures, and facility licensure. This cross-industry experience positions him well to address emerging regulatory issues at the intersection of healthcare, consumer safety, and operational compliance.
Jon is committed to supporting mission-driven organizations and particularly enjoys working with clients who are advancing innovation to improve patient outcomes and consumer well-being.
He is admitted to practice in New York and earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and his B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College.
New Jersey ABA Providers Are Facing More Scrutiny than Ever: Is Your Clinic Protected?
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Applied Behavior Analysis (“ABA”) providers in New Jersey are operating in a markedly different environment than they were just a few years ago. Regulators and payors have begun actively auditing providers, and the pressure is coming from several directions at once: a broad federal crackdown on Medicaid program integrity, increasing scrutiny from managed care organizations […]